Which of the following statements is true about narrative literature  reviews and meta-analyses?

A. Both narrative reviews and meta-analyses provide valuable information and  in fact are often complementary.
B. Unlike a traditional literature review, a meta-analysis begins with a body of previous research on a topic.
C. Without conducting a meta-analysis, a background in meta-analysis alone is not beneficial when reviewing research findings.
D. A narrative review allow statistical, quantitative conclusions, whereas a meta-analysis provides directions for future study.


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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